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Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls

These Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls are packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, fluffy brown rice, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce. The combination of honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame creates plenty of flavor while keeping this easy weeknight meal balanced and protein-rich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 352
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sticky Sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt and black pepper. Keeping the pieces similar in size helps them cook at the same rate.
    Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes without moving, then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
    Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. In another small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together until completely smooth.
    Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls
  4. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss well to coat every piece in the sticky sauce. Cook for another minute, allowing the chicken to warm through and absorb the glaze.
  6. Divide the cooked brown rice between four bowls. Add the steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices around the rice, then spoon the sticky chicken over the top.
  7. Sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while the chicken and sauce are warm.
    Healthy Sticky Chicken Bowls